Miami and Fort Lauderdale restaurants

[tortoni]

We are a group of 9 with 5 kids ranging from 6 to 18. We will be spending a few days in FLL and MIA pre-cruise. Any recommendations for fun dining in both locations?

[Lois R]

Hi,:) there are so many places to eat.....I can't give you too many Miami recommendations...though Joe's Stone Crab in Coconut Grove comes to mind....its quite famous.

 

In FLL....all along 17th Street and Las Olas Blvd are many choices.

Bravo (Italian) on 17th is one of my FAVORITE places to eat.....I am going there for the 3rd time next month:D. Binimi Boat Yard, 15th Street Fisheries,

Carlos and Pepes, Shula's Steak House, Kelleys are just to name a few...there is also Outback and Hops.....

Now, along Las Olas are tons of places....from Mark's to Mango's......

Hope this helps you a little bit!

[Trixsea]

A group of us are looking for somplace to celebrate a precruise happy hour. Most of us will be staying along 1th Street. Any help. Thanks.

 

P.S. I agree with Lois, Bravo was excellent.

[Trixsea]

Sorry, it is 17th Street. Time for a new keyboard. Thanks

[tortoni]

Hey, thanks. We are staying at Marriott Harbor Beach. Can we get to any of these spots from there? ANyone been to Cheeburger, Cheeburger? The kids have been clamoring about this one.

[Lois R]

Oh The Marriott Harbor Beach is very nice:D ......it is near 17th Street..but I would take a cab...it won't cost you too much. (Its too far to walk~in my opinion).

Cheeburger.......I think there is one on Las Olas.......and there might be one north near the Galleria.

[smoothdancer]

Recently we dined at the 15th Street Fisheries. I think I have got to be the only one on this board, who was not at all impressed with the food.

 

Was really looking forward to trying this restuarat and both my husband and I were disappointed.

[rkacruiser]

Smoothdancer,

 

You are not alone in your opinion about 15th Street Fisheries. I, too, was disappointed in my dinner there. For the quality of what was served, it was too expensive. And, it was too dark! (I don't mind restaurants with low light levels, but it was so dark I found it very difficult to even read the menu.)

 

To make matters worse, I finished my dinner around 10:00 P.M. and went out on the dock to await the Water Taxi. Due to the dark, they did not see me standing there and did not stop at the dock! I had to take a taxi back to my hotel. An expensive evening that was not worth the effort: that is my judgement. (But, another travel experience to remember!)

[Lois R]

Hi:) I have never eaten at 15th Street before.......don't plan on going there next month either....

Bravo is wonderful:) Italian, fresh made.......and lots of "locals" eat there!....

This will be my 3rd time.....cannot wait:D

[KatieRT]

We went to Bimini's Backyard. We will NEVER go back. It was highly priced for very small portions!!!

 

We were suprised at the small choice of dining options! We ended up eating at Olive Garden and Macroni Grill.

[Trixsea]

Any reviews for Carlos and Pepes? Just love margarita's. Craving one now.:D

 

Terry

[Lois R]

Hi Trixsea...I have been there as well.........excellent Mexican..they have been there for more than 20 years........must be doing something right:D ...food is excellent and fantastic ritas too:D ..when I want Mexican in FLL, that is where I eat!

[sunsetme]

where is bravo in relation to embassy suites??

[Colo Cruiser]

Best place for a large group to me is Versailles in Little Havana which is on (Calle Ocho) 8th Ave Miami. Great value and Great food.

[Jane110]

Grandma's in Ft. Lauderdale has wonderful salads, sandwiches and crepes.

Also, they have wonderful home-made ice cream.

 

Las Vegas Cuban restaurant is wonderful and a great family place. Large portions and very reasonable prices. There's one in Ft. L and one in Miami.

 

Shooters in Ft. L is right on the water and a nice casual spot.

 

JAne

[Lois R]

Hi:) Bravo is within walking distance of Embassy Suites!....Across the street and about 1 block down!

[Trixsea]

Thanks Lois. I took your recommendation for Bravo in May and you were right on.Terry

[tortoni]

Thanks for all the posts. We are just back and tried many of these places. Aruba on the Beach in Lauderdale by the Seas was very nice. Bubba Gumps in Miami was fine. Thought Bravo was just okay--the sauce tasted like tomato soup. Hops was fun. Places on Las Olas were nice--particularly the Ice Cream spot--Kirwins. Jaxson's on Route 1 was a fun atmosphere and the largest ice cream treats I have ever seen.

[Lois R]

Hi Tortoni...glad you and your family had a good time:) Sorry Bravo's wasn't very good for you:(

I have been there twice.....I love it.....don't recall the sauce tasting that way:eek:

but I usually do a white sauce....either white clam, alfredo, or garlic, butter and olive oil.

Oh well, sounds like your other choices were fun:)

[tortoni]

Hi Lois, the other food at Bravo was fine. Might be that we just came off the cruise and I was missing the ship and not happy that there was a right side to the menu!

[asheskat]

HI! Could you tell me of any restaurants in the area of Marriott Marina for a group of twenty?

Thanks, Colleen

[Lois R]

Hi:) The Marriott is along 17th Street....lots of choices of restaurants...all will hold a group of 20...they are used to having lots of people...as they are all near the port...so lots of cruisers are always visiting.

Depends on what type of food you want......Italian, Mexican, Seafood, Steaks, they are all available.....Bravo(the one we were just talking about) is Italian,

Carlos and Pepes is Mexican, Bimini Boatyard is Seafood, Outback, Hops, and lots of restaurants along Las Olas Blvd too......and the Marriott Marina is on the water taxi route and can take you over to Las Olas!

[stokerhj]

Is this the same Bravo as the "Bravo's Italian Eatery" restaurant chain or something different? If it is something different, what is the dress- upscale casual or casual?

[digital_curator]

Has anyone been to Porcao (sp?)? We are staying at the Courtyard downtown and I don't think it's too far away (am I wrong?:confused: ) and my husband really likes his meat....

 

Cheers,

[paigek]

two places that I highly recommend but hesitate to share....(I grew up in FtL)

Southport Raw Bar and Quarterdeck are on Cordova Rd, which intersects 17th street, they're about 2 blocks north. both are non pretentious locals places w/ great food and drinks. Q'deck is on the left as you head away from 17th st, and Southport is directly across on the right side (they have a waterfront deck out back, too, I think water taxi stops there....)

one more really cool place that not many people know about.... the Chef's Palette is the Art Institute's Cooking School's restaurant... it's on 17th near the light at Eisenhower (port entrance road) they close over typical semester breaks, but are worth checking out if they're open... very reasonable prices for wonderful fresh, and artfully prepared food... you can see the studnets and the master chef preparing your food through big windows between the dining room and kitchen. http://www.aifl.edu/aboutus/chefspalette.asp

beer and wine only, not a happy hour spot... Carlos and Pepe's Raspberry Marg's or the Q'deck or So'port Raw Bar are my choices there!:p